Caroline Tracy Obituary

TRACY, Caroline Caroline van de Erve Tracy departed this life June 5, 2008. She died at home in Fancy Gap, VA, with family, after a short illness. Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt and she will be missed greatly by her family and friends. She was born in Charleston, SC, January 18, 1940 and attended Ashley Hall School. She graduated from MUSC nursing school as an RN and was an excellent operating room nurse. Carol was multi-talented: she was a trained pianist, an avid gardener, the author of a vegetarian cookbook, a tremendous cook and a voracious reader. Carol was the daughter of Dr. John van de Erve and Mrs. Caroline Anderson van de Erve (both deceased). Surviving are her husband, Dr. John William Tracy; her three children and their spouses, Caroline Pruitt Robinson (Sally) and husband Thomas Robinson, John Thomas Pruitt and his wife Elaine Pruitt and their children, Michael, David and Peter, William Christopher Tracy and his wife Heather Tracy; one brother, John van de Erve, III and his wife Anita Condon van de Erve; three nephews, John van de Erve, IV and his wife Sally van de Erve and their children, Jack and Lissie, Dylan Roberts and Luke Emerson; three nieces, Sarah van de Erve, Savannah Roberts and Lilly Emerson; She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Marguerite Emily Kreshon. A graveside service will be held for the family in Magnolia Cemetery at eleven o'clock, Monday, June 9, 2008, with a gathering afterwards at the home of Sally and Tom Robinson. Flowers are welcome, however, donations may be sent to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Caroline Tracy

9 Entries

Katherine Wisor

September 21, 2008

John and Family> I was going through Pic's the other night and found the one of Carol and I at the Spring show. Next thing I know I'm being told she is gone. I guess in my small mind I will see all of us as young forever . back working in the gardens. I finally found an alternative Dr. but I understand why you left Charlotte. Say Hi to John Jr , he might still remembers me and my little farm. My prayers are with you and your family. Blessings > Katherine

Liz Scholl Young

August 16, 2008

Dear John, I was so sorry to hear of Carol's death (obituary was forwarded to me today by Mark Samonds, who was in Charlotte to care for his mother). I have thought of you and Carol so many times over the years, and hoped you were well and happy. Please accept my deepest sympathy, with all best wishes. Namaste.

MAJ Ron Jandebeur

June 19, 2008

John and Family
My sincere sympathy for the loss of Carol. I will remember her as a really terrific lady. She was an is, a very special lady.
May peace be with you all.
Ron Jandebeur and family

Terry Benson

June 17, 2008

John and family. Please accept our sympathy to you on the loss of Carol. We pray that you will find peace and comfort during this time of such deep sorrow. Sincerely, Dani and Terry Benson

Gary Barnes

June 10, 2008

John: we were saddened to hear of Carol's passing. We were thinking of both of you this spring as we planted our tomatos. Our best to you and Bill and the rest of the family. Gary and Sheila

Millie and Robbie Robinson

June 10, 2008

John and family,

We are saddened and shocked by the loss of dear Carol. She was such a light in our lives and such a good friend, listener and so helpful with plant and animal questions. She was a great spirit!
She was so fun to visit with, when you all lived in Charlotte. We will truly miss her and her "birdseed orders"!
We think of the two of you often, and our parents always ask about the two of you.
Our love and sympathies to you all.

Millie & Robbie

Denise Bone

June 8, 2008

Dear Sally,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
In sympathy,
Denise Bone

Tharin Williamson

June 7, 2008

With shock, and deepest condolences. DeeDee

Matt Brumer

June 7, 2008

Carol will be missed just as much as any family member we have. My wife and children have nothing but fond memories of her flowers, vegetables and constant questioning about the piano tuning and playing by Logan. All our love, The Brumers

We love animals as much as Carol and made a donation in her name to Best Friends Animal Society. Our prayers go out the John and family, cats included.

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